 Or if they are from a bacteria, usually it's going to resolve on its own. Wong says look for alternatives to the drops. If you just use the cold artificial tears, if you do some cold compresses, those usually in and of themselves are just good enough. Because pink eye is contagious, Wong suggests hand hygiene. Washing your hands, washing pillows, towels, bed sheets. She says pink eye is very common during this time of the year. I'm Ed Donohue. And I'm Rita Foley, AP News.